4 NEWS Export potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front page The news comes as Mr Gandolfi and council chief executive officer Peter Harriott have been officially accepted to take part in the state trade mission to China next month. Mr Gandolfi told The South Eastern Times that China’s middle class boom was fuelling new opportunities for the Wattle Range area. These include dairy value- adding, seaweed harvesting as well as opportunities emerging in the meat and wine sectors. He said the meat and dairy sectors were well poised to capture c f the spin-offs from the burgeoning Chinese economy. “These are the two big ones - that’s where the opportunities and the interest will be,” Mr Gandolfi said. “We need to create jobs and there are particularly opportunities in the meat and dairy sectors.” He said there was a real need to create jobs following around 300 jobs being lost at Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent mill and the Safries plant in the past four to five years. While this had been a set back, he said the “rebuild had already started” in the council area. However, Mr Gandolfi wants to p Export potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front p EWS Export potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front page The news comes as Mr Gandolfi and council chief executive officer Peter Harriott have been officially accepted to take part in the state trade mission to China next month. Mr Gandolfi told The South Eastern Times that China’s middle class boom was fuelling new opportunities for the Wattle Range area. These include dairy value- adding, seaweed harvesting as well as opportunities emerging in the meat and wine sectors. He said the meat and dairy sec- tors were well poised to capture c the spin-offs from the burgeoning Chinese economy. “These are the two big ones - that’s where the opportunities and the interest will be,” Mr Gandolfi said. “We need to create jobs and there are particularly opportuni- ties in the meat and dairy sectors.” He said there was a real need to create jobs following around 300 jobs being lost at Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent mill and the Safries plant in the past four to five years. While this had been a set back, he said the “rebuild had already started” in the council area. However, Mr Gandolfi wants to see see co-investment and not a mass farm sell-off to Chinese investors. “This is not about selling farms.” Mr Gandolfi said the rise of the Chinese middle class could open up major opportunities for regions such as the South East that had vibrant and diverse food sectors. “There is an enormous middle class in China that is growing at a rapid rate. There are certainly opportunities to sell premium products from the region to China,” the mayor said. He said he was excited to be part of the state trade mission, which could open up new opportunities for exporters and build contacts. Council staff are meeting with businesses in the Wattle Range area that are keen to be involved in the mission, which will be led by Premier Jay Weatherill. Mr Gandolfi said one priority during the trip would be a visit to a seaweed processing factory at Shandong. He said he would attempt to build a relationship with the company. Council has earmarked up to $10,000 for the trip. Mount Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee and Grant District Mayor Richard Sage will also take part in the trade mission after receiving official notification. Suicide statistics at a national high THE latest high national suicide statistics has prompted South East Lifeline’s CEO to remind the community to be involved in preventing people from taking their lives. The number of suicides in Australia remains stubbornly high with no significant reduction in numbers over the past 12 months. A total of 2522 deaths by suicide were recorded in 2013, compared to 2574 in 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Causes of Death report released this week. “These latest figures on suicide remind us that suicide continues to be a community concern and requires a whole of community response,” Eve Barratt said. Apart from her role as Lifeline South East CEO, Ms Barratt is also involved in the Mount Gambier and District Suicide Prevention Network. “The role of the network is increasingly important in ensuring all sectors are working cooperatively together to prevent suicide,” she said. “We all have a role to play.” According to the ABS report, suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. Around 75pc of suicides in Australia are men. One thousand more Australians died by suicide, than through transport accidents. 4 NEWS Ex 4 NEWS Ex NEWS Export potential explored Wattle Range mayor pre port potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front page The news comes as Mr Gandolfi and council chief executive officer Peter Harriott have been officially accepted to take part in the state trade mission to China next month. Mr Gandolfi told The South Eastern Times that China’s middle class boom was fuelling new opportunities for the Wattle Range area. These include dairy value- adding, seaweed harvesting as well as opportunities emerging in the meat and wine sectors. He said the meat and dairy sec- tors were well poised to capture c the spin-offs from the burgeoning Chinese economy. “These are the two big ones - that’s where the opportunities and the interest will be,” Mr Gandolfi said. “We need to create jobs and there are particularly opportuni- ties in the meat and dairy sectors.” He said there was a real need to create jobs following around 300 jobs being lost at Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent mill and the Safries plant in the past four to five years. While this had been a set back, he said the “rebuild had already started” in the council area. However, Mr Gandolfi wants to see co-investment and not a mass farm sell-off to Chinese investors. “This is not about selling farms.” Mr Gandolfi said the rise of the Chinese middle class could open up major opportunities for regions such as the South East that had vibrant and diverse food sectors. “There is an enormous middle class in China that is growing at a rapid rate. There are certainly opportunities to sell premium products from the region to China,” the mayor said. He said he was excited to be part of the state trade mission, which could open up new opportunities for exporters and build contacts. Council staff are meeting with businesses in the Wattle Range area that are keen to be involved in the mission, which will be led by Premier Jay Weatherill. Mr Gandolfi said one priority during the trip would be a visit to a seaweed processing factory at Shandong. He said he would attempt to build a relationship with the company. Council has earmarked up to $10,000 for the trip. Mount Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee and Grant District Mayor Richard Sage will also take part in the trade mission after receiving official notification. Suicide statistics at a national high THE latest high national suicide statistics has prompted South East Lifeline’s CEO to remind the com- munity to be involved in preventing people from taking their lives. The number of suicides in Australia remains stubbornly high with no significant reduction in numbers over the past 12 months. A total of 2522 deaths by suicide were recorded in 2013, compared to 2574 in 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Causes of Death report released this week. “These latest figures on suicide remind us that suicide continues to be a community concern and requires a whole of community response,” Eve Barratt said. Apart from her role as Lifeline South East CEO, Ms Barratt is also involved in the Mount Gambier and District Suicide Prevention Network. “The role of the network is increasingly important in ensuring all sectors are working cooperatively together to prevent suicide,” she said. “We all have a role to play.” According to the ABS report, suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. Around 75pc of suicides in Australia are men. One thousand more Australians died by suicide, than through trans- port accidents. Schnitzel Schnitzel Toppings now available Grand Hotel Kids meal deal $8 Seafood Saturdays $15 New H WIN A $1000 bank account 8733 2242 GeorGe Street Millicent President’s Luncheon $110 per person · Three course meal, drinks package, admission to racecourse, race book · Bookings essential – contact Heather Burdon 0419 811 946 Mini Marquees $200 for 20 people · 4.5m x 4.5m marquee with table & chairs for 20 people, pre-order your drinks at discounted bar prices · Pre-order admission and racebooks, option to pre-order food platters or bring your own food · Bookings essential - contact Helen Frusher on 0429 698 446 668123 4 - The South Eastern Times, Thursday, April 16, 2015 Credit: Todds Photographics www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au WILD AT HEART: Independant music duo Ill-Starred Captain (Scott Basham and Justin Francis) will bring their wild-hearted music to Millicent this weekend. Wild-hearted duo to perform in region ONE of Australia’s hardest working independent bands, Ill-Starred Captain will be in Millicent this weekend. The wild-hearted two-piece, comprising of vocalist and guitarist Scott Bassham and drummer Justin Francis, are fired up for their performance. Their show will deliver a newly invigorated Ill-Starred Captain, who are now in their 15th year as a working band. Justin and Scott have carved an impressive niche in the national and international music industry, touring, recording and thriving purely from their own energy and self-reliance. “We do everything ourselves,” Scott said. SCOTT GROUP OF COMPANIES MILLICENT CUP - SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL PACKAGES Cup Day Buses Plan a safe and fun day out Buses running from the following hotels; The Somerset- 8733 2888 The Grand-8733 2242 The Beachport Hotel- 8735 8003 The South Aussie- 87252404 Contact the pubs directly to book your seat. FREE shuttle bus between Penola and the Track. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A FIELD OF DREAMS. ort potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front page The news comes as Mr Gandolfi and coun EWS Export potential explored Wattle Range mayor prepares for Chinese trade mission From front page The news comes as Mr Gandolfi and council chief executive officer Peter Harriott have been officially accepted to take part in the state trade mission to China next month. Mr Gandolfi told The South Eastern Times that China’s middle class boom was fuelling new opportunities for the Wattle Range area. These include dairy value- adding, seaweed harvesting as well as opportunities emerging in the meat and wine sectors. He said the meat and dairy sec- tors were well poised to capture c the spin-offs from the burgeoning Chinese economy. “These are the two big ones - that’s where the opportunities and the interest will be,” Mr Gandolfi said. “We need to create jobs and there are particularly opportuni- ties in the meat and dairy sectors.” He said there was a real need to create jobs following around 300 jobs being lost at Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent mill and the Safries plant in the past four to five years. While this had been a set back, he said the “rebuild had already started” in the council area. However, Mr Gandolfi wants to see co-investment and not a mass farm sell-off to Chinese investors. “This is not about selling farms.” Mr Gandolfi said the rise of the Chinese middle class could open up major opportunities for regions such as the South East that had vibrant and diverse food sectors. “There is an enormous middle class in China that is growing at a rapid rate. There are certainly opportunities to sell premium products from the region to China,” the mayor said. He said he was excited to be part of the state trade mission, which could open up new opportunities for exporters and build contacts. Council staff are meeting with businesses in the Wattle Range area that are keen to be involved in the mission, which will be led by Premier Jay Weatherill. Mr Gandolfi said one priority during the trip would be a visit to a seaweed processing factory at Shandong. He said he would attempt to build a relationship with the company. Council has earmarked up to $10,000 for the trip. Mount Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee and Grant District Mayor Richard Sage will also take part in the trade mission after receiving official notification. Suicide statistics at a national high THE latest high national suicide statistics has prompted South East Lifeline’s CEO to remind the com- munity to be involved in preventing people from taking their lives. The number of suicides in Australia remains stubbornly high with no significant reduction in numbers over the past 12 months. A total of 2522 deaths by suicide were recorded in 2013, compared to 2574 in 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Causes of Death report released this week. “These latest figures on suicide remind us that suicide continues to be a community concern and requires a whole of community response,” Eve Barratt said. Apart from her role as Lifeline South East CEO, Ms Barratt is also involved in the Mount Gambier and District Suicide Prevention Network. “The role of the network is increasingly important in ensuring all sectors are working cooperatively together to prevent suicide,” she said. “We all have a role to play.” According to the ABS report, suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. Around 75pc of suicides in Australia are men. One thousand more Australians died by suicide, than through trans- port accidents. Schnitzel Toppings now available Grand Hotel Kids meal deal $8 Seafood Saturdays $15 New H WIN A $1000 bank account 8733 2242 GeorGe Street Millicent President’s Luncheon $110 per person · Three course meal, drinks package, admission to racecourse, race book · Bookings essential – contact Heather Burdon 0419 811 946 Mini Marquees $200 for 20 people · 4.5m x 4.5m marquee with table & chairs for 20 people, pre-order your drinks at discounted bar prices · Pre-order admission and racebooks, option to pre-order food platters or bring your own food · Bookings essential - contact Helen Frusher on 0429 698 446 668123 4 - The South Eastern Times, Thursday, April 16, 2015 Credit: Todds Photographics www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au WILD AT HEART: Independant music duo Ill-Starred Captain (Scott Basham and Justin Francis) will bring their wild-hearted music to Millicent this weekend. Wild-hearted duo to perform in region ONE of Australia’s hardest working inde- pendent bands, Ill-Starred Captain will be in Millicent this weekend. The wild-hearted two-piece, comprising of vocalist and guitarist Scott Bassham and drummer Justin Francis, are fired up for their performance. Their show will deliver a newly invigorated Ill-Starred Captain, who are now in their 15th year as a working band. Justin and Scott have carved an impres- sive niche in the national and international music industry, touring, recording and thriving purely from their own energy and self-reliance. “We do everything ourselves,” Scott said. SCOTT GROUP OF COMPANIES MILLICENT CUP - SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL PACKAGES Cup Day Buses Plan a safe and fun day out Buses running from the following hotels; The Somerset- 8733 2888 The Grand-8733 2242 The Beachport Hotel- 8735 8003 The South Aussie- 87252404 Contact the pubs directly to book your seat. FREE shuttle bus between Penola and the Track. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A FIELD OF DREAMS. “We “We feel like we are part of the most dynamic moment in the history of our industry. “In having a balance between our music commitments and home life, it allows us enough space to discover the music and song, for ourselves and others to experience.” Musically, the band has broadened their palette, with their new album tentatively titled Get Lucid on the Transcendental, mixing up their trademark blend of everything from acoustic and folk to rock. “We are as in love with music making and performance as ever, and we are still here, stronger than ever,” Justin said. Ill-Starred Captain will perform at the Somerset Hotel from 2.30pm on Sunday. “The release of these statistics is a timely reminder that Lifeline is available to all Australians in their time of need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Lifeline chairman John Brogden said. “Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline. “Regardless of age, gender, eth- nicity, religion or sexual orientation our trained volunteers are ready to listen, provide support and referrals. “One of the ways we can make a dent in these tragic suicide numbers is to encourage people struggling with issues in their lives to talk to others about it. “The more we can encourage people to seek help at these times, the better placed we are to provide them with the support they need.” Research shows that 45pc of people who use Lifeline’s online Crisis Chat service and 30pc of those who telephone Lifeline are thinking of suicide at the time of contact. ● If you, or someone you know is in crisis, visit www.lifeline.org.au/ gethelp or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 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